Starlight (CH Char Su
Starlight Express), a gold brindle with white, is the grand dame of our
line.
Our love for the golden colors continues to this day as does our love
and
af
fection
for
the Tibetan Terrier breed.
The Tibetan Terrier is not
actually a “terrier”. He does not have the terrier disposition,
nor does
he burrow into the earth as terriers were originally expected to
do. The
Tibetan people
called them “luck bringers” or “Holy dogs”, neither of
which seemed suitable as a breed name in the Western world of
dogs. So
they became known as “Tibetan Terriers”.
The Tibetan Terrier is an
exceptionally
healthy breed, probably as a result of the rigorous natural selection
in their
homeland. The people of Tibet
made no effort to eliminate any of the many colors found in this breed,
believing that good health and delightful temperament were far more
important
than coat color. The Tibetan Terrier is an exceptional companion
and
friend -- healthy, playful, intelligent, and affectionate.
The Tibetan Terrier was
admitted to registration in the American Kennel Club Stud Book on May
1, 1973,
and to regular show classification in the Non-Sporting Group at AKC
shows on
October 3, 1973.